Project U-Build Play Set Adventures: Wave 1 Set Details

By: Andrew Bermudez

(Mustache Maniacs Film Co. Headquarters; March 1, 2014)

     We only have one month left before the release of the first wave of Project U-Build Play Set Adventures building instructions, so we are now giving our first in-depth look at these sets, including a finalized cover image for one of the sets! So, in order of set number, here they are:

30000: Chinese Army Battle Pack - Take back the city of Xi'an from Chang Wu's rebels with the Chinese Army Battle Pack! Mao Zedong III's aid is ready to lead his hardened soldiers into battle against the rebels. Navigate around the scattered boxes and over the rubble barricade to unleash the full force on the rebels and send them back to their fortress! Features boxes and rubble barricade with removable debris. Includes 4 minifigures: Aid and 3 Chinese Soldiers.

30001: Rebel Battle Pack - Chang Wu's rebels have taken shelter inside a destroyed building, ready to ambush the Chinese Army and destroy Mao Zedong III's forces! Position a rebel at the roof-mounted machine gun, then send out the rebel baker to fillet the troops! Or, you can send the motorcycle rebel on a scouting mission to send reports on the Chinese Army's movements. Features destroyed wall section with machine gun nest and a crate to store weapons, along with a motorcycle. Includes 4 minifigures: Rebel Baker, Motorcycle Rebel, and 2 Rebels.

30002: Chase in Abu Simbel - As Johnny Thunder and Harry Cane discover the hiding place of the Heart of Osiris, Lord Sam Sinister and Sally Schmidt arrive to steal the treasure! Quick, hijack the villains' jeep and speed off through the temple, escaping through the secret door! Once out in the Hypostle Hall, whip the jewel out of Lord Sinister's hands, then press the hidden lever to send the crate of explosives and Sally flying! Just remember to keep the artifacts intact. Includes 4 minifigures: Johnny Thunder, Harry Cane, Lord Sam Sinister, and Sally Schmidt.

30003: Cairo Pursuit - Oh, no! The villains have stolen the map and are escaping! Taking over a public bus, Johnny and Pippin are right on their heels. However, Lord Sinister's Russian Mercenaries are in hot pursuit, ready to destroy the bus! Press the hidden levers to pop off the windows so that Johnny and Pippin can defend the bus. Will the mercenaries catch up to them, or will the adventurers send their jeep out of control and right into the traffic light? Includes 6 minifigures: Johnny Thunder, Pippin Reed Thunder, Bus Driver, Bus Passenger, and 2 Russian Mercenaries.

30004: Marco Polo Museum - Johnny, Dr. Kilroy, and Dan Brown are investigating the murder of Block Sauniere when they are met by a man named Robert Teabing. Conduct your investigation in both the main exhibit hall with paintings, fireplace, and display case, and in Block Sauniere's office, complete with desk with lamp and map. Pull on one of the fixtures next to the fireplace to release the secret hiding spot and uncover Marco Polo's lost diary! A grand adventure is about to begin! Includes 5 minifigures: Johnny Thunder, Dr. Kilroy, Dan Brown, Block Sauniere, and Robert Teabing with his hood disguise.

30005: Ruins of the Scorpion Village - The adventurers have found the site where the Scorpion Palace is hidden, and are ready to go exploring! However, the villains got there first, so watch your back! Ride with Babloo in the elephant's houda, or sneak inside the villains' tent to look for clues. Find the treasure in the ruined shrine, but watch out for the evil excavation worker! Includes 7 minifigures: Johnny Thunder, Harry Cane, Dr. Kilroy, Babloo, Patrick, Nevada Smith, and Excavation Worker.

30006: Attack on the Nile - The adventurers think they may be safe on the cruise ship, but Slyboots and his allies are about to prove to them otherwise! Taking a raft, the villains are raiding the cruise ship, ready to find the adventurers' rubbing. Fend them off with Johnny, Sarah, and Hiram and their combat skills, but watch out for the Preserver's sword! Will the villains find the rubbing? Will the ship's host, Said Ahma, come to their aid? Will Patrick do something silly again? Stop those villains, but also watch out for the crocodile in the water! Both ships really float! Includes 9 minifigures: Johnny Thunder, Sarah Thunder, Hiram Aziz, Said Ahma, Ship Captain, Lord Sam Sinister, Patrick, Slyboots, and Pirate Preserver.

30007: The Battle for Xi'an - As the adventurers leave the Coughing Dragon Opera House, Mao Zedong III and his forces attack the city, starting this massive battle! Hire Jing Loo to try to escape the mayhem, but go after Jing Lee as well, who has been captured! Use Mao's tank and helicopter to destroy Chang Wu's command center, then chase the tyrant out of the city! In the meantime, engage the rebels and Lord Sinister's men with the troops as Col. Mustard drives around the city. Build this ultimate battle scene to recreate the climax of Johnny Thunder and the Secret of Marco Polo! Includes 20 minifigures: Johnny Thunder, Pippin Reed Thunder, Harry Cane, Jing Lee, Dan Brown, Mao Zedong III, Mong Hu, Jing Loo, Lord Sam Sinister, Patrick, Chang Wu, Horatio Schmidt, Col. Mustard, 2 Chinese Soldiers, 2 Fortress Guards, UN Peacekeeper, and 2 Rebels.

     We hope you will build these fun and unique sets when the instructions are released in April! In the meantime, here are the set names for wave 2: Johnny Thunder and the Wisdom of the Ancients and wave 3: Horror-Comedy Fun

• 30008: Fish Guardian Attack
• 30009: Running of the Bulls
• 30010: Black Church
• 30011: The Jungle Chase
• 30012: Escape from the Train
• 30013: The Chamber of the Hidden Mysteries
• 30014: Angry Mob
• 30015: Billy's Attic Lab
• 30016: Count Werdna's Funeral Home
• 30017: Billy's Trailer Home
• 30018: Attack on Downtown
• 30019: Battle in the Windmill
• 30020: Washboard Suites